Scotchguard paint protection film

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Originally Posted by shashankmittal

Guys,
Has anyone installed the Scotchguard paint protection film on their cars? I would like to know your opinion...

1. How good/bad is it?
2. Any pros or cons?
3. Is it visible to the naked eye?
4. Maintenance?
5. How does it reach to car wash, wax, polish, etc
6. Any issues in snow?
7. Contraction/expansion with reduction/increase in outdoor temperature?

3M United States: Scotchgard Automotive Protection: Car Buyers: Products: Paint Protection Film

It's the best protection you can get without installing an ugly bug deflector! There are several threads on this issue if you do a search but I can tell you it's definately worth it. It protects your paint from chipping when you get rock chips flying at you especially on the highway. Several places claim they install the 3M rock guard, but you have to go to a professional who knows what he's doing! The only thing you have to be careful is when power polishing. Mine recently got some wax under the edges when I got the car waxed, but they are going to re-do the hood. No issues with temperature changes at all.

Take a look at mine. You have to look VERY carefully to even see it. You can only see the edges where it cuts off. I have jet black paint...probably the most noticeable color! I have the film on the hood about 1/4 way up, the entire front bumper and cuts off on the side fenders. Also the side mirrors. Take a real close look...you can't even tell when it's done right!